Council committee adds Duval County School Board to CIP input process
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The Rules Committee approved a change to city code to require the budget office to request Duval County School Board input when preparing the Capital Improvement Program, aiming to improve coordination around sidewalks, lighting and other school-area infrastructure.
The Jacksonville Rules Committee on Jan. 5 approved a change to city code to add the Duval County School Board to the list of entities the city’s budget office must solicit when preparing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Council Vice President Howland said the amendment stems from a joint Nov. 6 meeting with the school board where members asked for more input on sidewalks, streets and lighting near schools. "There’s one real simple and practical way that we can address that, and that is by amending section 122.604 ... requiring that the city's budget office request input prior to preparation of the CIP from Duval County School Board," Howland said.
Howland said the administration—specifically Angela Moyer in the budget office—and city staff have reviewed the change and support it. Multiple council members asked to be added as cosponsors. The committee voted 7-0 to approve the amendment.
Supporters said the change should improve coordination between the school board and city on infrastructure projects that affect student safety and neighborhood access. The bill will proceed to the full council for final consideration.
